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City of Dunnellon Fire/Rescue
Fire/Rescue Explorer Program
LIVE
THE ADVENTURE
Have you ever watched firefighter’s fight a fire? Have you ever seen
fire trucks racing to an emergency scene? Have you ever wondered
what it’s like to actually be a part of the excitement?
By
joining the City Dunnellon Fire-Rescue Explorer Post you will get
valuable hands-on experience with real firefighters.
BE AN
EXPLORER
Explorers are a group of young men and women who have an interest in
the fire-rescue profession. Explorers experience similar training,
duties and actual situations that City of Dunnellon firefighters
handle on a daily basis.
LEARN
VALUABLE SKILLS
As an Explorer, you will meet weekly on Wednesday at the City of
Dunnellon Fire Station. Meetings are conducted in a business-like
manner with agenda items including new/old business, planning
community projects and instruction/training sessions. Fire
department personnel offer Explorers training in:
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Fire suppression
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Equipment use and
apparatus safety
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Emergency scene
safety
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First Aid (First
Responder)
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CPR certification
Fire
prevention, public education and safety demonstrations are also a
valuable part of the community service offered by members of
Explorer Post.
JOIN
EXPLORER POST
The enrollment is open year round and begins with contacting the
Dunnellon Fire Department. To experience the excitement and
challenge of being an Explorer, you must meet the following
requirements:
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Be 14 to 18 years
old
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Complete 8th
grade
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Maintain a 2.0
GPA with no failing classes
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Be in good
physical health and of good moral character
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Complete and
return the Explorer application
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Pass an oral
interview
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Submit to a
background investigation
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Have parental or
guardian consent
Experience the thrill and excitement by becoming a proud member
of the Dunnellon Fire/Rescue Department Explorer Post
Click
here for an application
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